Celtic maintained their nine point lead over Rangers at the top of the Premiership with a comfortable win at Easter Road.
Ange Postecoglou's men made it 18 wins and just one defeat in the league this season as Aaron Mooy hit his first goals for the club with Daizen Maeda adding a stunner for the visitors before Kyogo Furuhashi got in on the act under the lights at Easter Road. The Australia international doubled his tally on the night and for the Hoops by sending David Marshall the wrong way from 12-yards.
Back in Glasgow, rivals Rangers defeated Motherwell to pick up a fourth win on the bounce under Michael Beale to set up a blockbuster showdown at Ibrox next week. Victory in the capital rounds off a brilliant 2022 for the league leaders - who will hope to have an even better 2023 starting with an Old Firm triumph. Here are three things we learned from Leith.
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Reo deal
Another excellent performance at right-back for Reo Hatate.
Fresh off the back of two goals in the big win over St Johnstone last time out, the Japan international once again showed his class and versatility at Easter Road.
It's been a stunning first 12 months in Glasgow for the 25-year-old. A key player for Ange Postecoglou and will have a major say in any Celtic success this term.
Next up, the Old Firm battle with Rangers.
End the year on a high
Celtic made it 18 wins from 19 league outings and four from four since the World Cup return.
An excellent year for Ange Postecoglou and his champions as they round of 2022 in familiar fashion.
2023 kicks off with a derby showdown on January 2 with plenty to play for in the second half of the season.
But for now, the Hoops can reflect on this calendar year and be very chuffed with their efforts.
Bhoy oh Mooy
Aaron Mooy grabbed his first goals for Celtic since his arrival at the club.
The Australia international blasted a half-volley beyond David Marshall to send the away fans wild for his first before he grabbed his second of the match from the penalty spot.
In the midfield with Reo Hatate at right-back for the second game running after appearances off the bench following his World Cup exploits.
Done his chances no harm of a starting spot against Rangers next time out.
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